Monday, February 14, 2011

Love

Today, I am feeling tired after a massive four day fundraising weeked.  I'm not feeling super Valentine's-ish.  But I am thinking today of all the the wonderful, amazing gifts God has given me.  God is truly SO GOOD to us, in big ways, small ways, necessary ways, all ways.  I found some quotes and poems I love.  Enjoy.

“I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.”
Mother Teresa

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.
I love thee to the level of every day's
Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight.
I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;
I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.
I love with a passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints, I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life! and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death.
       Elizabeth Barrett Browning

“We cannot do great things on this Earth, only small things with great love.”
Mother Teresa

Happy Valentine's Day,
Sheryl

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